Job Vacancies at Cenfri

Job description

Overview of internship opportunity

The role is Cape Town based and would be to support research teams where needed, including, desktop-based research; data analysis; copy-editing, structuring of information and data into a clear and usable format; contributing to project outcomes and findings through critical analysis; and report writing. If you are currently completing an Honours or Master’s degree in Economics or related fields (finance, development, statistics, politics, and law) and are interested in obtaining work experience while studying, you are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Cenfri is looking for curious individuals with a passion for real world development to join the team as interns. Interested candidates are invited to apply for the following positions. We are looking for candidates with the following attributes:
• Advanced English language skills (verbal and written) with additional languages such as Spanish, French and/or Portuguese an advantage;
• Good writing and presentation skills;
• Proficiency in MS office applications;
• Demonstrated interest in the field of development economics and financial sector development;
• Good quantitative and analytical skills;
• A strong interest in research-related activities
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This is a 3 month opportunity with the possibility of further engagement.

Please apply by 30 June 2017

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Job description

Overview Of Internship Opportunity

We are searching for a candidate with intermediate experience in MS Excel, a passion for administration and a willingness to learn by being part of our Finance team. This is a 3 month opportunity with the possibility of further engagement.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and align data tables (excel) with Kontos (timekeeping and billing system) codes and Pastel (accounting software) codes
• Organise and prepare monthly invoice and cost data to be imported into Kontos
• Update charge-out tables
• Extract timesheets from Kontos and to prepare related pivot tables
• Extract and summarise direct costs from Pastel to use in Excel funder reports
• Create journals in a CSV format for invoices and expense claims to be imported into Pastel
• Gather FSDA receipts with a view to reconciliation (this involves large amounts of scanning)
• Double check expense claims
• Capture historical data on Kontos
• Other general administrative tasks may be required to be executed

Requirements

• Intermediate MS Excel experience (Pivot tables, concatenating, vlookup, text to columns)
• Solid numerical ability
• High attention to detail
• Strong organising skills
• Methodical approach to tasks

Please apply by 30 June 2017